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Burra Record

Location

Burra, South Australia, Australia

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

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Burra Golf Associates Excel at Crystal Brook Open

Seven Burra Golf Associates travelled to Crystal Brook for the Crystal Brook Open Meeting. Marcia Collins won the Grade Championship and led in the 27 Hole Handicap and 14 Hole Handicap. The Burra quartet finished second in the Teams Match. Pearl won the Stroke Competition with Jim Wiserats in second place. A meeting reminder asks Burra Associates to gather at the Club House on Tuesday June 15 at 3 pm to plan the Open Meeting.

Burra Golf Associates Crystal Brook Marcia Collins Burra Mes Collins Franke Reed Roy Jeffery Mies Péarcel Jim ‘Wiserats Burra Associates

Weekend Sport Results Highlight Local Matches

Burra 1514 defeated Hallet, Terawie 59 defeated Leighton 47, Boobooowie 1616 defeated Spalning 4. Rifle shooter Kim Schywher scored 104 for the Prins fess Royal Trophy and won the 20th group securing top marks at 806 and double 700 yards. Canadian foursomes near-miss. Tatlersall made a hole in one.

Burra Scobarowle Kim Schywher Andrew ‘Tennant

Bidding For Shorn Sheep Keen At Burra Market

Golusteough Mort & Company Limited report Burra Market held Friday 4th June with large attendance from Adelaide Bordertown Maitlane Riverton Kadina and nearby districts. Shorn sheep bids were strong with prices substantially above recent levels while woolly sheep sold near recent rates. Next Burra Market set for Friday 2nd July with early entries invited.

Golusteough Mort & Company Limited Burra Adelaide Bordertown Minkton Maitlane Riverton Hamsey Bridge Kadina Bala Mayo Walkerle Blyth Jamestown Crystal Brook Near Goldebrough, Mart & Comm Pany

50 On Monday Birthday Wishes for Mr Breet Alten

Congratulations extend to Mr Breet Alten who will celebrate his 50th birthday Monday June 1. The note appears in a local anniversary column and wishes health and happiness to the honoree.

Breet Alten

Burra Car Damaged in Market Square Incident

A sedan owned by Edward G. Williams of Burra was damaged while parked in Market Square on Thursday by an unknown vehicle. Damage affected the near side front wheel mud guard and running board. Burra Police are investigating.

Edward G. Williams Burra Market Square

Extensive Kitchen Fire Damages Burra Residence

A fire at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday damaged a Burra home’s kitchen and nearby fittings. Pauline Lihou alerted neighbors, who called the fire brigade, with assistance from Mr Byrnes and Mr Hymes before firefighters arrived to contain the blaze. The cause remains undetermined and police are awaiting a coroner’s report.

Burra Lihou Pauline Angel Byrnes Rlng Pire Brigade Iota Brigade

Sudden Death At Black Springs Inquest Sought

On Pray June Mr Leonora Mark Jeffery 65 a Dalry farmer of Black Springs collapsed at home while preparing to leave for Burra He fell between his motor utility and a petrol drum Mrs Jeffery went for help and neighbours Mr and Mrs Turner assisted two Burra residents attended and pronounced life extinct A coroner's report is being prepared by the Burra police

Leonora Mark Jeffery Dalry Farmer Black Springs Jeffery Burra Meer Bul North Nd Burra

Local TV Hype Surges Amid British and Australian Signals

A fragmented item notes television rating spikes and cross country interest. Mentions London and England with unclear references to Cait and a famed appearance, suggesting media buzz around a broadcast event and audience response.

Nankivell Elected to Burra West Ward Council Seat

William Alfred Nankivell of Quem Street was elected to fill the West Ward vacancy on the Burra Town Council following W Young’s retirement. He will begin duties on the first Saturday in July for a two year term. Nomination closes June 12 for the North Ward vacancy after R Campbell’s resignation. An extraordinary vacancy in Bright Ward went to A Raediger as the only candidate.

Burra West Ward W. Young William Alfred Nankivell Quem Street Nenkivell Goum A. Raediger Bright Robertstown

Homing Racing Season Starts Next Saturday

The Burra Homing Pigeon Club opens its 1054 season near Bat on Saturday June 12. The opening race covers 84 miles from Carrleton with all nine members hoping for good conditions and keen racing.

Burra Baturday Carrleton

The Perfect Fluke In Golf On Local Course

A Bare Golf Club member Ovate Tat tersall achieves a remarkable perfect bake during a four series match at Tinksan Ratuntay. Onlookers note his past form and compare to a similar non-competitive feat by J Pederson on the old course, marking a rare event in golf.

Ovate Tattersall Lea Vole Tinksan A. L. Bence J. Pederson

Country Basketball Carnival Sets North Eastern Teams

The North Eastern Association will send two teams to the Country Basketball Carnival in Adelaide on June 12 and 14. Team A features Jom Nelson Judith Wood and Pat Fahey with Betty Dewhirst and Diedre Snell in defence roles. Team B includes Dawn Westlake Margaret Quinn and Rita Cousins with Mary Fitele Gerald in the center. Delegates from Mount Bryan will select the squads on May 13, and the event showcases matches from Rider Park to the Amulac Highway Courts with umpiring from the RAWB Compires Association.

Adelaide AssociiaHontas Association Metal, Mount Bryan Jom Nelson Judith Wood Joste Jennison Pat. Fahey Trei Joan White Diedre Snell Betty Dewhirst Mary Birks HULL Dawn Westlake Margaret Quinn Rita Cousins Mary Fitegerald Margaret Tschampler Mary Fahey Clare Lloyd R. Pearce J. Wendland King William Street Rider Park Amuac Umiphas RAWB Commpires Roral

Death of Mt. Bryan Teacher Mr A F Daly

It is with regret residents of Mt. Bryan and District learned of the death of Mr A F Daly on Wednesday. Daly was a retiring teacher who began duties at Mt Bryan school at the start of the term this year after the death of Mr I Blight. Daly relieved at the school until the May half days when Mr Rapler took over. He had suffered ill health for some time and died in a private hospital in Adelaide.

Mt. Bryan A. F. Daly Daly ML. Bryan I. Blight Rapler Tes Adelaide

Goodridge Family Leaves Burra for Crystal Brook

Mr and Mrs Jack Goodridge and family leave Burra on Wednesday to reside in Crystal Brook where Mr Goodridge has a position with the department. They previously ran Burra Radio and Electrical Service, later in partnership with Bert Beinky until retirement to join Burra Electric Supply. The Oswald family moves into a Wat Home vacated by the Goodridges.

Jack Goodridge Burra Crystal Brook Goodridge the Goodridge Burra Radio and Electrical Service Bert Beinky Burra Electric Bup~uly Company Beltike Burra Radio & Electrical Service Lows

Commonwealth Meeting Sparks New Future Promise

A mention of a spreading initiative within the Commonwealth unveils promising potential for future development, highlighted by eager supporters including 1M and Tay Queen.

Tay

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